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Chapter 3, Problem 5EE
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The statement about the managers above you: "Management specifically encouraged me to bring about improvements in my workplace".
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In this situation, there is a need to explain whether I agree or disagree with the statement about my managers that management specifically encouraged me to bring about improvements in my workplace.
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